eBay's Memorial Day tech sale is loaded to the brim with huge discounts on all sorts of gadgets. If you're planning on getting yourself a new laptop, now is the perfect time to check out what eBay has in store. We're talking Apple's MacBooks for just a little over $300 and the new Dell XPS 13 with more than 40 percent off the original price here, deals all made even sweeter with free shipping.
If you find something you like, be sure you don't take up too much time dilly-dallying over the Buy Now button. eBay's Memorial Day sale lasts in five days, and plenty of deal-seekers have already snapped up a lot of gadget-lovers' favorites, such as the 150 units of a $299 MacBook that sold out quickly.
1. Apple MacBook
Bummed out over the sold out $299 MacBook? You'll be happier with this $279 13.3-inch MacBook with a 2.16 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 1 GB of RAM and 120 GB of built-in storage. For just $10 more, you can get another great deal for this 13-inch MacBook. That's $309 for an Apple laptop running 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 2 GB of RAM and 250 GB of disk space. And if you still have some $20 to spare, this $329 13.3-inch MacBook is 48 percent off its original price, and it comes with a 2.4 GHz Intel processor inside, 4 GB of installed RAM and a 250 GB hard drive.
2. Apple MacBook Pro
For $599, you can grab this 13.3-inch MacBook Pro with a 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 4 GB of RAM, 250 GB of storage space and an NVIDIA GeForce 320 M graphics card. If you have $20 more to spend, we suggest getting this MacBook Pro with second-generation Intel Core i5 inside, 4 GB of RAM and 320 GB of disk space for $619. Remember that these laptops are refurbished. If you want something new, get this $999 MacBook Pro instead. It's definitely more expensive than the first two, but it's still a great deal with $300 off the original price. Plus, you get a 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 processor, 4 GB of RAM and 500 GB of storage space.
3. HP Envy
The HP Envy is undeniably one of the best lines of HP products, although the price isn't exactly very competitive. However, you can get a good $470 off the price for this 17.3-inch HP Envy 17-J115CL, which runs on a fourth-generation Intel Core i5 processor, 6 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage space. If you want something more high-end, this HP Envy 17t-j100, costs a little more at $679 but still gives you a pretty good deal with 49 percent off. For your money, you get a fourth-gen Intel Core i7, 16 GB of RAM and a 1 TB hard drive. And if the 17.3-inch screen on both laptops is too big for you, this 15.6-inch HP Envy 15-K073CA is only $669 with a 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 processor, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB disk space and a touchscreen display.
4. HP Envy Touchsmart
Originally at $950, the HP Envy Touchsmart is another touchscreen laptop from HP that you can get for an incredibly good deal of $449. This 15.6-inch HD touchscreen laptop is powered by an AMD quad-core FX-7500 processor, has 6 GB of RAM and a 750 GB hard drive.
5. Dell XPS 13
The Dell XPS 13 is arguably the gold standard of a new class of laptops than can be converted to tablets, and at its regular price of $2,129, it's definitely not cheap. Pulling it down to $1,099 will still not make this convertible laptop cheap, but it definitely makes it a great deal for anyone looking to buy the high-end model. This Dell XPS 13 sold on eBay boasts of a powerful 3 GHz fifth-gen Intel Core i7 processor, 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of disk space. Also, you'll get the 13-inch ultra-sharp QHD display that can be detached from the keyboard and assembled in different modes for different use cases.
6. Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga
Want a hybrid laptop but cannot afford the Dell XPS 13? Also in the running for best laptop-tablet combination device is the Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga. Normally, this configuration of the device costs $1,925, but eBay is selling it for $627 or a whopping $1,298 off. Featuring a 12.5-inch full HD touchscreen, this Windows 8.1 device also gets you Intel Core i5 under the hood, 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of built-in memory.
7. Dell Latitude
A couple of eBay sellers offer deals on the Dell Latitude, and you'll have to check them out for yourself to see which one you prefer. A $239 deal from one seller offers the Dell Latitude with a powerful Intel Core i5 processor and 4 GB of RAM for high-speed computing, but you won't get much storage with the 160 GB hard drive. On the other hand, this $279 Dell Latitude will give you a good amount of space with a 500 GB drive, but a less powerful Intel Celeron chip runs inside.
8. HP Omen
Hard-core gamers, rejoice! HP slashes $499 off its powerful HP Omen gaming laptop, allowing you to enjoy smooth, fast and lag-free gaming with the laptop's 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 processor, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M graphics card and 8 GB of RAM.
9. Alienware 17 R2
Not a fan of HP? Here's a brand new Alienware 17 R2 with a fourth-gen 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 processor, NVIDIA GeForce GTX970M GPU, 8 GB RAM and 1 TB hard drive. This 17.3-inch gaming laptop is huge, and you can get it for the hugely discounted price of $1,249, which is 43 percent off the normal price of $2,100. You also receive a one-year Alienware warranty, although the seller purchased the product in April, so you have a little more than 10 months left to take advantage of that warranty.
10. HP Pavilion
The HP Pavilion is a more-than-decent convertible laptop that can go from clamshell mode to tablet mode and presentation mode. For $379, you can purchase a 13.3-inch HP Pavilion running on a 2 GHz quad-core AMD A8-6410 processor with 4 GB of RAM and a 500 GB hard drive capacity. Throw in an additional $20, and your $399 can get you a similar 13.3-inch HP Pavilion with a more powerful 2.4 GHz AMD A8-6410, 6 GB of RAM and 750 GB of disk space, or a bigger 17.3-inch HP Pavilion with the same 2 GHz AMD processor, 6 GB RAM but with a whopping 1 TB of storage space. However, the best deal yet for the HP Pavilion is this $299 15.6-inch laptop with a 2.4 GHz AMD A Series quad-core processor, 4 GB of RAM and a 750 GB hard drive.
11. HP Elitebook
The HP Elitebook is not the best of laptops, but this one is a steal at $229. Plus, if you're not a huge fan of the tile-based design of Windows 8.1, you can enjoy all the Windows 7 you want on this device. This HP Elitebook runs on a 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 chip, 4 GB of RAM and has 160 GB disk space, making it a great backup laptop or a good starter computer for a child.
12. Asus X551MAV-UB01
Here's another decent laptop with a stellar price. The $224 Asus X551MAV-UB01 runs on a 2.16 GHz Intel Celeron processor and has 4 GB of RAM and a 500 GB hard drive. You'll also get a 15.6-inch screen touting a full HD display, Windows 8.1 and 5.5 hours of battery life.
13. Toshiba Satellite
You'll find a number of Toshiba Satellite variants up for sale on eBay, such as this $284 brand new 15.6-inch Toshiba Satellite C55-B5100 that comes with a 2.16 GHz Intel Celeron chip, a 4GB RAM and a decent-sized 500 GB hard drive. For $329, this Toshiba Satellite C75DB7300 will give you a little bit more power with its 2.0 GHz AMD A8-6410 processor and 6 GB of RAM, while throwing in more disk space at 750 GB and a bigger screen with 17.3 inches. And if you want something really fancy without a staggering price tag, the Toshiba Satellite P55T-B5262 has a 4K 15.6-inch screen for stunning graphics and, of course, a mighty 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 to power all those pixels. You'll also get a good 12 GB of RAM and 1 TB of disk space.
14. Acer ES1-512
A good laptop for the average user, the Acer ES1-512 is on sale for only $299 right now. Originally priced at $685, this laptop has now a good 56 percent off from its price tag. For the sub-$300 price, the Acer ES1-512 gets you a 2.16 GHz Intel Celeron processor, 4 GB RAM and 500 GB hard drive. The screen is big at 15.6 inches and the laptop has its own optical drive.
15. Lenovo Flex 2
Finally, the Lenovo Flex 2 takes after the Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga in incorporating some of the best features of a convertible laptop, while adding a few more bells and whistles into the mix. You'll find a few good deals on this device, but the best one is offered by the official Microsoft eBay store, so you know you're getting the real deal. Microsoft offers a brand new Lenovo Flex 2 for $499, taking $200 off the original price. You'll get a 15-inch laptop with a full HD display running on Intel Core i5 and 6 GB of RAM. You'll also get a hybrid drive, which combines a 500 GB hard drive and an 8 GB solid state hybrid drive (SSHD) to combine speed and capacity in one drive.
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